JACK FRUIT PULLINGARY/SAMBAR KERALA STYLE

INGREDIENTS

Jackfruit 400 gms 2 cups
Arhar dal/ split red gram 1/2 cup
Turmeric 1/4 ts
Tamarind 1/2 lemon size
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt to taste

FOR WET GRIND
Shallots 5 no.s
Corriander powder 1 tsp
Red chilly 3
Fenugreek 1/2 tsp

FOR SEASONING
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
shallots 3-4 finely diced
Curry leaves 1 sprig

Coriander leaves for garnishing

METHOD

Heat 2 tsp oil and add fenugreek and saute for a second add the red chillies, shallots and fry till the shallots turn golden brown. Add the coriander powder and fry for few seconds. Turn off the heat. When it cools down blend it in a smooth paste. keep it aside.












In half cup warm water soak the tamarind and after 10 minutes take out the pulp and keep it aside.

In a pan add water, turmeric and add the raw jackfruit pieces. Cook it it becomes tender. Add salt

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Pressure cook the 1/2 dal  in 1 1/2 cup water, once the dal is cooked smash and put it with the jackfruit. Cook for 2-3 minutes.Add the tamarind pulp and the ground paste and cook for 10 minutes on low flame.












Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice.